The Magicians Apprentice was about someone from the low end of society manifesting magical power and how that completely messes up the balance of the whole system.

I have always been fascinated by the supernatural elements in stories, whether fairy tales, myths, film or literature.

It was impossible to imagine the aloof, dignified, powerful High Lord living as, of all things, a slave.

I wound up studying art and design, got a job at Lonely Planet Publications as a designer, cartographer and illustrator.

Wisdom and knowledge is everywhere, but so is stupity.



Great. She shook her head. Not only am I having conversations with myself, but now I'm refusing to talk to me. This has got to be the first sign of madness.

So what were you [Sonea] and Dorrien discussing before?' Akkarin asked. She turned to regard him. 'Discussing?' 'Outside the farmhouse when I was buying the food.' 'Oh. Then. Nothing.' He smiled and nodded. 'Nothing. Amazing subject, that one. Produces such fascinating reactions in people.